Phase detection for attitude determination In quadrotors or 'drones'

This thesis aims to prove that it is possible to use phase difference detection as a means of determining an objects attitude in relation to a signal source. A correlation between orientation and phase-detector output is proved, and it is concluded that with further work on algorithms and signal filtering, an attitude determination system could be made. As Quadrotors or ’drones’ are controlled by a system that could benefit by another reference system, accuracy of the phase-detector system is compared with the navigation systems currently used in drones